Professional Development

Spring 2024 Professional Development Sessions

Sessions are open to ALL students! Want to watch the presentations? Click here

Tier I

Orientation to Spring Scholars
Facilitated by Sarah Powell
January 9th, 2:30 pm – Location ZOOM

Utilizing the Library in Research
Facilitated by Olivia Patterson
January 22nd, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Developing an Abstract & Utilizing the Writing Center
Facilitated by Katie Garahan from The Writing Center
February 5th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Communicating Your Research to Diverse Audiences
Facilitated by Sarah Powell
February 19th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Poster Creation & Infographics
Facilitated by Bert Wray
March 18th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom, Bring laptops

Conferencing 101
Facilitated by Graduate Student Ambassadors
April 1st, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Tier ll

Orientation to Fall Scholars
Facilitated by Sarah Powell
January 9th, 2:30 pm – Location ZOOM

Utilizing Primary Sources
Facilitated by Randi Beam from the Atkins Library
January 29th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Sustaining Mentor Relationships
Facilitated by Lance Barton
February 12th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Is Graduate School Right for Me?
Facilitated by Aura Young
March 11th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom

Research in Non-Academic Careers
Facilitated by Tierra Williams from the Career Center
March 25th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom, Bring laptops and download Career Guide

Networking and LinkedIn
Facilitated by Suzanne Voigt from the Career Center
April 8th, 3 pm – Location Career Center Classroom, Bring laptops and download Career Guide


Additional Training

Online CITI Training: As one of the basic education requirements for the Animal Care and Use Program, Human Subjects Research, Responsible Conduct of Research, or Research involving Biohazards, the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training program provides the conceptual framework for appropriate topics in research and teaching settings.

Responsible Conduct For Research

Charlotte’s commitment to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is supported by the University’s Training in Responsible Conduct of Research Rule (RUL 10.15.1). This rule establishes the requirement for responsible conduct of research education for individuals required to have such education prior to working on federally-sponsored projects where the federal sponsor has mandated such education. Read More.